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Dan Kloeppel, VetJobs Corporate America Supports You

Art Taylor speaks with Dan Kloeppel about the mission and goals of Corporate America Supports You and VetJobs.

May 27, 2020

Debra Kloeppel, Military Spouse Corporate Career Network

Art Taylor speaks with Deb Kloeppel of Military Spouse Corporate Career Network about their mission, collaborations, and what it means to be accredited by BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Read our full report on MSCCN here,...

May 20, 2020

May 14th Webinar: Making Crisis Decisions - Tools and Processes for Rapidly Changing Circumstances

View our Webinar featuring Gina McDonald with FMA. Gina talks about how to manage financial decisions in today's scenario. She offers tools and resources to make the best fiscal choices for your charity.

May 14, 2020

Kim Callinan, Compassion & Choices

Art Taylor talks with Kim Callinan of Compassion & Choices about the organization's mission, goals, and challenges. Read our full report on Compassion & Choices here, https://bit.ly/2xVKlwE

May 12, 2020

Cheryl Crazy Bull, American Indian College Fund

Art Taylor Skyped with Cheryl Crazy Bull of the American Indian College Fund to talk about the organization's mission, challenges, and goals. Read our full report on AICF here, https://bit.ly/35gdFKt

Apr 29, 2020

Steve Queior, Prader Willi Syndrome Association

Art Taylor speaks with Steve Queior of Prader Willi Syndrome Association about the organization's mission and goals.

Mar 31, 2020

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